Closing Officer

Description

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax, business advisory, and specialty services to a diverse clientele across the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region.

Covenant Real Estate Services, a Brown Edwards company, is a full-service real estate closing and title services firm serving attorneys, lenders, developers, investors, and real estate agents throughout the region.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative

We are seeking a Real Estate Closing Officer to join our Covenant Real Estate Services Team in Roanoke!

Closing Officers are responsible for managing all facets of real estate transactions from file opening through post-closing. This role requires the use of independent judgment, strong attention to detail, and a client-focused mindset to ensure each transaction is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations and best practices.

What your day looks like:

• Reviews purchase agreements, buyer and seller contracts, refinance requests, and opens new closing files.
• Manages the full lifecycle of real estate closings, including initial client contact, funding and balancing, clearing title requirements, and preparation of lender packages.
• Coordinates and conducts real estate closings between all parties involved in the transaction.
• Orders and follows up on required documentation, including title searches, loan documents, insurance, and other closing materials.
• Works closely with title teams to resolve complex issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting issues, liens, boundary disputes, and encroachments.
• Ensures escrow funds are properly deposited, disbursed, and recorded in accordance with disbursement sheets, firm procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes post-closing tasks, including final package preparation, check and wire processing, and related bookkeeping activities.
• Maintains timely, professional communication with clients, lenders, REALTORS®, attorneys, and internal team members.
• Adheres to company policies, state regulations, and ALTA Best Practices throughout the closing process.
• Assists with business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships and participating in client-related events when possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need for this role:

• College degree preferred; relevant experience in real estate, title, closing, lending, finance, or accounting will be considered.
• Minimum of one year of experience in real estate closings, escrow, title, or a related field preferred.
• Must be a Notary Public or able to become notary bonded.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and required auto insurance.
• Solid understanding of escrow bookkeeping, title clearance, real estate regulations, and closing documentation.
• Working knowledge of payoff calculations, tax proration, interest, and settlement statements.
• Ability to interpret lender documents and recording requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

What you can expect from us:

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident coverages.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support year-round feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• "Dress for Your Day" policy.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Participation in professional and community organizations is encouraged.
• Brown Edwards is proud to support community involvement and offers reimbursement for certain membership dues.
• Collaborative teams that provide opportunities to work closely with leadership while building your career.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.